Weather Alert in South Dakota
Blizzard Warning issued March 14 at 7:19AM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
AREAS AFFECTED: McPherson; Brown; Edmunds
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow and widespread blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations for the event will be between 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Edmunds, McPherson, and Brown Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
INSTRUCTION: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
of a stratus cloud.
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Altostratus Clouds
Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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